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EMU announces full-tuition seminary scholarships for Y’ALL program participants

November 9, 2026Last updated November 9, 2026 by EMU Communications

A new full-tuition scholarship to Eastern Mennonite Seminary (EMS) is available for undergraduate students who complete the Young Adult Leadership Laboratory (Y’ALL) program offered through Mennonite Church USA.  EMS will ... read more about EMU announces full-tuition seminary scholarships for Y’ALL program participants

The String Queens return to EMU for annual gala concert

November 4, 2026Last updated November 4, 2026 by EMU Communications

EMU/Shenandoah Valley Bach Festival Gala ConcertDate: Friday, Nov. 13Time: 7 p.m.Location: Lehman Auditorium (1191 Park Road, Harrisonburg, VA)Cost: Free, with a suggested donation of $10-$20Livestream: Eastern Mennonite University Department of ... read more about The String Queens return to EMU for annual gala concert

Iris de León-Hartshorn MACT ’05 named interim exec director of MC USA

Camille Dager | Mennonite Church USA

The Executive Board of Mennonite Church USA has appointed the Rev. Iris de León-Hartshorn MA '05 (conflict transformation) as interim executive director, effective Jan. 1, making her the first woman to hold this role. ... read more about Iris de León-Hartshorn MACT ’05 named interim exec director of MC USA from Camille Dager | Mennonite Church USA

Well-known local actors to perform Samuel Beckett’s ‘Endgame’ at EMU

Lori D’Angelo | Daily News-Record

Two well-known members of the local theater community are coming together to star in a production of Samuel Beckett’s “Endgame” this weekend at Eastern Mennonite University. ... read more about Well-known local actors to perform Samuel Beckett’s ‘Endgame’ at EMU from Lori D’Angelo | Daily News-Record

SPI South Africa program to launch in January

October 20, 2026Last updated October 19, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

A new South African chapter of EMU’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI) will bring conflict transformation, restorative justice, and trauma-awareness training closer to communities across Africa. The initiative, developed through a ... read more about SPI South Africa program to launch in January

Beckett’s ‘Endgame’ comes to EMU

October 9, 2026Last updated October 9, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

Postapocalyptic tragicomedy opens at MainStage Theater Oct. 22-24 Transports of Joy presents Samuel Beckett’s “Endgame”Date: Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 22-24Time: 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m.Location: MainStage Theater, lower level of ... read more about Beckett’s ‘Endgame’ comes to EMU

They’re bridge builders, literally

October 8, 2026Last updated October 6, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

EMU engineers spent their summer linking communities in Eswatini, Africa, through a new footbridge During the rainy season in Eswatini, the Nkomazi (Komati) River floods, submerging the low-lying footbridge used ... read more about They’re bridge builders, literally

Meet Mage and Wynter, this year’s Yoder/Webb Scholars

October 6, 2026Last updated October 6, 2026 by Ryan Cornell

EMU has announced its two 2026 Yoder/Webb Scholars. The full-tuition scholarship is EMU’s highest academic award. Recipients are selected based on academic performance, community and extracurricular involvement, creativity, clarity of ... read more about Meet Mage and Wynter, this year’s Yoder/Webb Scholars

EMU ranked among U.S. News’ Best Regional Universities

October 6, 2026Last updated October 6, 2026 by EMU Communications

EMU earned multiple spots in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings, released Sept. 22. The university tied for No. 66 among regional universities in the South and ... read more about EMU ranked among U.S. News’ Best Regional Universities

Power and equity take center stage at Opening Convocation

October 6, 2026Last updated October 6, 2026 by Ryan Cornell with photos by Caleb Swortzel/EMU

Students, faculty, and staff members gathered to celebrate the start of a new academic year at Opening Convocation on Aug. 31. Students walking into Lehman Auditorium for the event were ... read more about Power and equity take center stage at Opening Convocation

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